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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,227.75, 312,194.30 and 125,625.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,227.75, 312,194.30 and 125,625.75 is: 173,363.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,227.75 : 312,194.30 = 125,625.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,227.75/312,194.30 = 125,625.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,227.75x = 312,194.30 × 125,625.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,227.75x = 39,219,642,455.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,219,642,455.10/226,227.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,363.54

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